Oxbow (Noun)
Meaning 1
The land inside an oxbow bend in a river.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Fertile soil deposits inside the old oxbow bend made it suitable for farming a variety of crops.
- The oxbow land was now an oasis with lush vegetation and wildflowers.
- An oxbow is formed when a meandering river is cut off, leaving a u-shaped lake or a fertile land area.
- A lake had once been an oxbow before the river changed course leaving it without direct access to the main flow of water.
- At some point, the river had carved out the surrounding land, transforming the area into what was once the inside of an oxbow.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A U-shaped curve in a stream.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The meandering river formed an oxbow as it curved around the dense forest.
- Erosion eventually cut off the connection to the main river, creating a stagnant oxbow.
- Over time, the oxbow became a swampy lake disconnected from the river's main flow.
- The newly formed oxbow provided a unique haven for local wildlife to thrive in.
- As the river continued to change course, it left behind an isolated oxbow filled with still water.
Meaning 3
A wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The oxbow and yoke were essential components for the farmer to securely guide his draft animals while plowing the fields.
- Traditionally, a sturdy oxbow was carefully crafted to fit the specific shape and size of the oxen's neck for maximum comfort and efficiency.
- The oxbow's U-shape allowed it to sit comfortably on the ox's neck, providing sufficient support while also distributing the weight evenly.
- Farmers preferred oxbows with smooth edges to minimize irritation and discomfort for their animals during long days of work.
- A skilled craftsmen spent hours carefully shaping and sanding the oxbow to ensure it fit perfectly and allowed the ox to move freely.